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Parotid Tumor PodcastAuthor: Parotid Patient Project
Parotid Tumor Podcast strives to reduce the fear, anxiety, and stress levels of patients, who have been diagnosed with parotid tumors, by providing them with information, resources, and support. The episodes will be hosted by Heidi Semann, a fellow parotid patient, and the Executive Director of Parotid Patient Project. Heidis personal experiences led her to become a passionate advocate for parotid patients and led her to create the nonprofit organization Parotid Patient Project, which is dedicated to educating and supporting patients and raising funds for much needed medical research. Heidi will interview medical professionals about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of parotid tumors to help provide patients with the information that they need to make informed decisions about their medical care. Patient questions will also be answered during the episodes, which can be submitted to podcast@parotidpatientproject.org; or submitted to us through our Facebook and Twitter accounts. If you feel lost, alone, and overwhelmed by this diagnosis, this podcast is for you. You are not alone. Parotid Tumor Podcast is focused on the well-being of parotid patients as we help them navigate all aspects of this journey. This podcast is an incredible opportunity to bring patients, doctors, and researchers together to help make a difference in the diagnosis and treatment of parotid tumors. Hit subscribe and join our parotid tumor community! ****Legal Disclaimer: Parotid Patient Project does not provide medical or healthcare advice on this site or in our podcast. For advice regarding any medical questions, please consult your physician or other qualified health care provider. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Incisions
Episode 11
Sunday, 16 June, 2024
There are many aspects of parotid surgery that concern patients, and one of the primary concerns is the incision used during parotid surgery. The treatment is on a highly visible area of the body-the face- and can lead some patients to worry about what the resulting scar may look like after surgery. In this episode, Dr. Eric J. Moore; Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic; Rochester, Minnesota, joins me to provide information about incision types used during parotid surgery to help alleviate the anxiety that patients may feel about the incisional scar. Listen in as Dr. Moore provides valuable information on a variety of topics related to incisions!Key Talking Points of the Episode:Incision TypesFactors Affecting Incision Type SelectionIncisions for Superficial vs. Deep Lobe TumorsIncisions for Parapharyngeal Space TumorsIncisions for Accessory Parotid Gland TumorsClosure of IncisionsPost-Operative Incisional Side Effects and CareScar Revision OptionsKey Milestones of the Episode:[01:10] Factors Affecting the Incision Type[05:23] Why do surgeons vary on the type of incision used during parotid surgery?[07:20] Incision Types for Superficial Lobe versus Deep Lobe Tumors[11:15] Is it necessary to remove the entire parotid gland to remove a deep lobe tumor? [12:45] Do all patients require the standard parotid incision that extends into the crease of the neck?[18:02] Use of hairline incisions behind the ear.[22:06] Can parotid tumors be removed through the mouth?[25:34] Are endoscopic salivary gland approaches available for parotid tumor removal?[27:57] Incisions for Accessory Parotid Gland Tumors[35:36] Incisions for Parapharyngeal Parotid Tumors[37:18] Is it necessary to break a patient’s jaw to remove a tumor in the parapharyngeal space?[38:45] Surgical Approach for Parapharyngeal Space Tumors[41:48] Incision Types for Tumors in the Sublingual and Submandibular Glands[44:44] Minimally Invasive Incisions[48:21] Is there a correlation between incision size and recurrences?[50:53] Extracapsular Dissection[54:56] Revision Surgery Incisions after Recurrence[57:41] Closure of Incisions[01:00:10] Post-Surgical Care of Incisions[01:09:32] Surgical Side Effects Related to Incisions[01:19:42] Scar Revision OptionsInformational References from the Episode:https://parotidtumorpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1267148/8098929-parotid-surgery-part-1https://parotidpatientproject.org/resources/mayo-clinic-parotid-tumor-guide-videos.htmlConnect with Us:· Parotid Patient Project· Instagram· Facebook· Twitter· Email: podcast@parotidpatientproject.orgDon't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast to stay fully up to date. As always, know that you are not alone in this journey.
